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Varied events & happenings at Fortress Hohensalzburg
Welcome to events for guests, families, children & all Salzburgers!
Fortress Hohensalzburg is not only the centerpiece and landmark of the city of Salzburg - a wide variety of events also bring life to the historic walls throughout the year. From the popular fortress concerts to the romantic Advent market in the castle courtyard. The range of family-friendly events at Fortress Hohensalzburg is also impressive - from carnival and Halloween crafts to the fun medieval festival and atmospheric Advent tours. And as a Salzburg resident, you will also find a wide variety of offers that invite you to visit the fortress once again. Here you will find an overview of all current dates.
Our calendar of events
All dates at a glance with one click
Month
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Tower blowing from the trumpeter tower
all year round | every Sunday | 11:45 - 12:00 a.m.
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St. George's ride to the fortress
27.04. | From 09:45 a.m.
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Hohensalzburg Quick Tour
01.05.2025 - 30.09.2025 | 09:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
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On easy paths: Fortress walk with just a few steps
06.05.2025 | 17:30
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Family tour: Beet tracks
18.05.2025 | 10:30
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Sunset chiller U30
28.05. | 19:30
On easy paths: Fortress walk with just a few steps
03.06.2025 | 17:30
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Peasant uprising
05.06.2025
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Pop Up Yoga at Fortress Hohensalzburg
08.06.2025 | 06:30 - 08:30
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Self-portraits in unusual places
12.06. | 18:30
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Family tour: scales, beaks, claws
15.06.2025 | 10:30
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Traces of the sun: summer solstice at the fortress
21.06.2025 | 19:30
On easy paths: Fortress walk with just a few steps
01.07.2025 | 17:30
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Atmospheric Thursday evening tour
03.07.2025 | 19:30
Atmospheric Thursday evening tour
10.07.2025 | 19:30
Atmospheric Thursday evening tour
17.07.2025 | 19:30
Pop Up Yoga at Fortress Hohensalzburg
20.07.2025 | 06:30 - 08:30
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Family tour: Wonderful coats of arms
20.07.2025 | 10:30
Atmospheric Thursday evening tour
24.07.2025 | 19:30
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Jedermann at Fortress Hohensalzburg
27.07.2025 | 20:15
Jedermann at Fortress Hohensalzburg
30.07.2025 | 20:15
Atmospheric Thursday evening tour
31.07.2025 | 19:30
Jedermann at Fortress Hohensalzburg
01.08.2025 | 20:15
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Open Studio - Summer Academy
01.08.2025 | 16:00 - 20:00
On easy paths: Fortress walk with just a few steps
05.08.2025 | 17:30
Atmospheric Thursday evening tour
07.08.2025 | 19:30
Pop Up Yoga at Fortress Hohensalzburg
10.08.2025 | 06:30 - 08:30
Jedermann at Fortress Hohensalzburg
13.08.2025 | 20:15
Atmospheric Thursday evening tour
14.08.2025 | 19:30
Open Studio - Summer Academy
15.08.2025 | 16:00 - 20:00
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Family tour: Up high and down low
Jedermann at Fortress Hohensalzburg
17.08.2025 | 20:15
Jedermann at Fortress Hohensalzburg
20.08.2025 | 20:15
Atmospheric Thursday evening tour
21.08.2025 | 19:30
Everyman at Fortress Hohensalzburg
22.08.2025 | 20:15
Jedermann at Fortress Hohensalzburg
24.08.2025 | 20:15
Atmospheric Thursday evening tour
28.08.2025 | 19:30
Open Studio - Summer Academy
29.08.2025 | 16:00 - 20:00
Pop Up Yoga at Fortress Hohensalzburg
31.08.2025 | 06:30 - 08:30
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Peasant uprising! Armistice and (peace) agreement
31.08.2025 | 18:30 - 19:30
On easy paths: Fortress walk with just a few steps
02.09.2025 | 17:30
Atmospheric Thursday evening tour
04.09.2025 | 19:30
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Medieval festival
13.09.2025 - 14.09.2025 | 10:00 - 18:00
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Family tour: Of unicorns and wild men
21.09.2025 | 10:30
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Family tour: Splendor and baking
19.10.2025 | 10:30
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National Day program: Surprise tours
26.10.2025 | 10:00
National Day program: Surprise tours
26.10.2025 | 12:00
National Day program: Surprise tours
26.10.2025 | 14:00
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Pumpkin carving & competition: Vote for the scariest and friendliest pumpkin
29.10.2025 | 13:00 - 17:00
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Sword fighting
06.11.2025 | 17:00
Family tour: Wonderful coats of arms
16.11.2025 | 10:30
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Cheers! After-work special
19.11.2025 | 17:00
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Enchanting Christmas Tour (English)
14.12.2025 | 13:00
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